Survey Assistant

About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals. The Opportunity:
McElhanney is looking for a Survey Assistant to join our team in Edson, AB. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated person who thrives in outdoor settings and seeks practical experience in surveying. Under the supervision of a Field Supervisor, you'll support the survey team to ensure surveys and assignments are completed promptly and efficiently to meet contractual and legal requirements.
The ability to travel and work out of town is expected and pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required. This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Hourly Range: $18.25 to $26.90 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. What You Can Expect:

• Overtime earned at time and a half
• Flexible work rotations suited to your needs
• Accommodations and living allowance or camp accommodations provided based on travel requirements
• Hands on training and safety allowance for personal protective equipment
• Opportunity to develop skills using survey instruments with a view to progression
• Multiyear project work is available in remote locations and locally, though remote work will be necessary at times.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Set-up and operation of conventional survey and GPS equipment.
• Follow directives received from Field Supervisor to assist survey team.
• Prepare accurate field notes, when required.
• Clean and maintain equipment, maintain supplies, stock company vehicle, and ensure necessary physical resources are available in the field, with minimal supervision.
• May be required to use tools and equipment such as chainsaw, axe, sledgehammer, shovel, metal detector , ATV’s and snowmobiles in order to complete assigned tasks.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma, technical school education and previous experience are assets but not required.
• Physically fit, able to lift heavy equipment, willing to work in varied environmental conditions, able to work in wildlife populated areas, and willing to work in remote areas for extended periods and varied hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel out of town for up to 21 consecutive days.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and general computer knowledge.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol and fitness for work testing is required, as well as pre-site access testing as per client requirements

What Can We Offer You?

• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, which offers support in person, online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm
• Overtime earned at time and a half
• Accommodations and living allowance or camp accommodations provided based on travel requirements

#LI-SA1 Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and explore the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney! If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To learn more about our recognition as Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024), visit Top Employer: McElhanney Ltd. (canadastop100.com). Visit us on Glassdoor to learn more about our employee experience. Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit: The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.